Where To Stream Journeys in Japan Season 2014 Episode 36
Tomonoura The Old Folks and The Sea
- Aired November 25, 2014
- 30 Min
Tomonoura in Hiroshima Prefecture is known for its picturesque location and historic neighborhoods. It lies halfway along the coast of the Seto Inland Sea, in western Japan. In the Edo Period, up to the mid-19th century, it was a busy, bustling port. And even today, it looks little changed. For that reason, it has been used as a location for many movies, both Japanese and foreign. It is also the setting for one of the best loved animated films by director Hayao Miyazaki. Local fishermen set up...